PEGS - CPA Heroes 2023

CPA Hero winners announced

PEGS is delighted to be able to share the winners of our 2023 CPA Hero award.

Police officers, family support worker, MARAC co-ordinator, social workers and friends and family of parents, carers and guardians who are experiencing child to parent abuse were all nominated for an award.

CPA Heroes was first launched in 2022 with the aim to celebrate and recognise those individuals who are going above and beyond to provide support and a difference to those impacted by child to parent abuse (CPA). Child to parent abuse is believed to affect upwards of 3% of the UK population but remains a much-hidden form of abuse.

This year the PEGS team introduced an international award to include those who are supporting parents, carers and guardians or who are raising awareness of child to parent abuse outside of the UK.

Nominations were revealed a the end of 2023 with the winners being announced early 2024, the winners for the UK were, a friend of a parent experiencing child to parent abuse and Helen Canning, a family support worker from Vale Family First in Vale of Glamorgan. For the international award Tabatha Ross Brown, CEO of Parent Real Talk won the award.

Founding Director Michelle John said “It was such a tough decision for the judging team, seeing the nominations come through and hearing about the difference those people made for parents, carers and guardians during some of the most difficult and heartbreak situations is the reason why CPA Hero exists. It is important we shine a light on child to parent abuse but it is equally important we shine a light on those who are making an impact to those experiencing CPA, who are raising awareness and who are pushing for change.

A huge congratulations to all nominees and winners”.

The parent who nominated the family support worker said that

“Helen never gave up with me, continued to see me weekly providing much needed advice, support and just someone to listen to me on a weekly basis. I had many a dark week and seeing Helen always helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She is a fantastic support worker and a credit to her team. She really is a wonderful human and she deserves an award to recognise this.”

Tabatha’s nomination read

“Tabatha is simply incredible, she has single handedly created an organisation for parents, campaigned to have CPA recognised by her state, stood up and spoke out for those who do not have a voice and she continues to push for change so that parents in America are seen, heard and supported. Tabatha’s drive, enthusiasm and passion for helping those experiencing this form of abuse is inspiring, her work is more than just work, it is changing the lives of parents in Michigan and further afield. Tabatha is part of the solution those impacted by CPA need”. Tabatha said she was honoured, excited and grateful to have won the award

You can find out more about the organisations mentioned at

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/social_care/children_and_young_people/families_first/Families-First.aspx

https://www.parentrealtalk.com/copy-of-who-we-are

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Allen Lane Foundation Supports New Workshop Lead Role to Expand Support for Parents

By PEGS Admin • March 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Allen Lane Foundation has generously funded a new Workshop Lead role to coordinate and deliver online workshops for parents and carers affected by Child-to-Parent Abuse (CPA) over the next 12 months. Parents and carers affected by CPA are often isolated, unsupported, and unsure where to turn. Our 2024 survey shows that 96% of parents feel isolated, 94% stressed, 92% scared, and 100% report an impact on emotional wellbeing. Over 70% have had to reduce or leave work. With demand for support rising to over 450 referrals per month and a 116% increase in November 2025 there is an urgent need for structured, accessible help. Expanding Online Workshops and 1:1 Support The new Workshop Lead will deliver a weekly online workshop for up to 15 participants, covering practical and emotional wellbeing topics such as stress management, goal-setting, and specialist techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Alongside the weekly sessions, the project will also run: Bi-monthly two-part specialist workshops Monthly wellbeing workshops By taking the lead on workshop delivery, the Workshop Lead will free up our practitioner team to provide more personalised one-to-one support to high-risk parents, reaching an additional estimated 50 parents in need. Over 12 months, we anticipate that over 200 parents will benefit directly from group workshops, gaining tools to manage risk, improve emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and build confidence. The workshops will also create a safe space for peer connection, helping to reduce isolation and foster resilience. Measuring Impact We will track success through attendance figures, participant feedback, and pre- and post-workshop surveys to capture changes in confidence, coping strategies, and wellbeing. Practitioners will also monitor the effect of increased one-to-one support to ensure parents feel safer, supported, and better able to manage their situation. Michelle John, our founding director, says: "Allen Lane Foundation’s continued support enables us to reach more parents and provide the practical guidance and personal support they urgently need. This Workshop Lead role will make a real difference, helping parents feel safer, more confident, and connected, while allowing our practitioners to provide targeted one-to-one support where it’s needed most." We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Lane Foundation for their ongoing belief in our work. This funding allows us to expand our online support, reach more parents, and provide both group and personalised assistance for those affected by CPA.